Fraud

The state of Minnesota has established state Program Integrity channels to ensure tips are routed directly to the appropriate area. 

Suspected Fraud Involving Public Assistance Benefit Recipients 

Use for suspected fraud by the recipient of Medical Assistance, SNAP/EBT, Child Care Assistance, Housing Support, or cash assistance programs like MFIP, General Assistance, or Minnesota Supplemental Aid.

In partnership with Minnesota, these referrals are sent to Washington County to be investigated by our cross-departmental team from Community Services and the Sherriff's Office.

• Online
  • Submit a tip using the program integrity reporting form for all programs.
• Phone 
  • Medical Assistance, Housing Support, or cash programs for adults without minor children: 651-431-2650 (Toll free: 1-800-657-3750).
  • SNAP, Child Care Assistance, or cash programs for families with minor children: 651-539-8211 (Toll-free: 1-833-454-0155).
• Email 
  • Medical Assistance, Housing Support, or cash programs for adults without minor children: OIG.Investigations.DHS@state.mn.us.
  • SNAP, Child Care Assistance, or cash programs for families with minor children:  DCYF.oig.ccaptips@state.mn.us.

Suspected Fraud Committed by Health Care Providers

Use for suspected fraud committed by health care providers such as facilities, hospitals, clinics, group residential housing, and long-term care providers.

These investigations are completed by state agencies.

• Online: Submit a tip using the program integrity reporting form for all programs.
•  Phone: 651-431-2650 (Toll-Free: 1-800-657-3750).

Suspected Fraud in Grants, Contract or Other Abuse of Public Resources 

Use for other fraud, theft, or the wasteful use of public resources.

These investigations are completed by state agencies including the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Office of Legislative Auditor. 

• Online: Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse form.
• Phone: 651-296-4708.
• Email: OLA.complaints@state.mn.us. 

When reporting suspected fraud, the following information is required for most complaints

• Information about you.
• Information about who is involved in your concern.
• A brief description of the alleged activity.